RNT Fitness Radio

RNT Fitness Radio

My name is Akash Vaghela, founder of RNT Fitness, and my big vision is to see a world transformed. I've spent 10+ years changing people's lives through the power of fitness, and on this podcast I'm going to give you tools to do the same. I'll be having conversations with experts in mindset, fitness, health and performance, whilst also bringing on real-life stories of transformation from RNT members from all around the world. If your goal is to totally transform your mind and body to be a world-class high performer in all aspects of your life, you're in the right place - get ready for the journey ahead! You can listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review if you enjoy it. For more information, go to: www.rntfitness.com.

Episodes

January 12, 2026 18 mins

In this episode, I explain what a real fat loss plateau actually is, whether plateaus are metabolic in nature, and how to use an adherence audit to break plateaus without drastic calorie cuts.

 

Chapters:

00:06 What Plateaus Really Are (and Aren't)

00:47 The Biggest Plateau Misconception

01:17 Motivation Dip vs Precision Dip

02:42 What a Real...

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In this episode, RNT Fitness founder Akash Vaghela is interviewed on the Blueprint Podcast about health and performance for busy professionals, covering anxiety, alcohol, work stress, fat loss, aging, and the habits needed for long-term health without burnout.

 

Chapters: 

01:26 Round 1 Vices

09:48 Round 2 Health Journey

19:26 Round 3 Age and Longevity

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In this episode, I break down the 5 reasons people fail on any weight-loss programme - commitment, consistency, coachability, communication, and the willingness to truly change. I share the honest patterns I've seen after coaching thousands of people, and why success ultimately comes down to your mindset and your ability to lean into accountability when life gets hard. If you want to understand exactly what separates l...

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In this episode, I share my four-year vegan journey and debunk nine common myths about being vegan, including protein intake, muscle building, soy, supplements, strength, and whether you can get lean and strong on a vegan diet.

 

Chapters: 

04:52 9 Common Myths About Being Vegan

05:30 Myth 1 You'll Become Weak on a Vegan Diet

06:21 Myth 2 You Can't Build Muscle or Str...

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In this episode, I explain whether online coaching or a personal trainer delivers better results for busy professionals, covering accountability, lifestyle support, flexibility, and why online coaching often leads to deeper, longer-term transformations.

 

Chapters: 

00:06 Should You Hire a PT?

00:43 Online vs In-Person

02:33 Why In-Person Fails

03:28 Why ...

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December 25, 2025 25 mins

In this episode, I share my 2025 annual lessons, including burnout, therapy, identity crises, parenting two kids, moving to Dubai, injury setbacks, financial independence, AI in coaching, and redefining success beyond work.

Chapters: 

03:28 Lesson 1 I Am Not My Work

06:34 Lesson 2 I Am My Own Worst Judge

08:41 Lesson 3 Identity Gap Creates Vices

12:42 Le...

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In this episode, I explain how weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro work, why they can cause muscle loss and weight regain, and what you must do with strength training, protein, and habits to lose weight sustainably.

 

Chapters: 

00:06 Weight Loss Drugs and Aging Risk

02:17 Episode Overview

02:44 Weight Loss Drug Boom

05:39 How GLP-1 Drugs Work

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In this episode, I explain how to lose 20–30 pounds in 2026 using the 12-10-8-3-2-1 framework, covering calorie targets, daily steps, sleep, strength training, hydration, protein intake, and the accountability systems needed for sustainable fat loss.

 

Chapters: 

00:50 The 12-10-8-3-2-1 Framework Overview

02:42 12 Calories Per Pound

03:29 10,000 Steps Per Day

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In this episode, I explain how to navigate the festive season without regaining weight, covering four rules for managing Christmas meals, social events, portion control, and maintaining fat loss after a body transformation.

 

Chapters: 

02:35 4 Rules to Enjoy the Festives Without Losing Progress

02:52 Rule 1 No Guilt

03:50 Rule 2 One Plate Rule

05:43 Rule...

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In this episode, I break down the truth about the "best workout for fat loss" and why your results come far more from your diet than any special routine. I walk you through exactly how I set calories, protein, and macros, plus the full-body strength plan I use with 1000s of clients to get lean while staying strong. I also share the lifestyle habits and accountability systems that make fat loss simple, predictable, and sustainable.

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In this episode, I break down the real reasons you feel hungry even when you think you're doing everything right. I share the 7 core strategies we use at RNT to remove food noise, stabilise cravings, and build a nutrition structure that genuinely keeps you full. If hunger has always felt like the barrier to getting in shape, this framework will change everything. 

 

Chapters: 

00:06 Why Am I A...

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December 12, 2025 23 mins

In this episode, I share why I moved to Dubai, and the personal, professional, and lifestyle factors behind the decision. I then share my early reflections three weeks into living here. 

 

Chapters:

00:06 Shift in Podcast Format

02:11 Why I Moved to Dubai

03:54 Testing Dubai for 3 Months

05:40 UK Budget & Decision to Leave

07:01 Outgrowing Ou...

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On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Krishna Sonegra who joined RNT to get into the best shape of her life for her wedding. After being proposed to, she realised she didn't look, feel or perform at her best. After seeing the success at RNT, she wanted to build a brand new lifestyle through this journey. Over the course of the year, she's managed to drop almost 30kg and hit her checkpoint just before her wedding, allo...

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November 20, 2025 52 mins

On today's episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we're talking about the Messy Middle and the Identity Gap that happens after you lose weight. Most people get lost after they get into the best shape of their life. They don't know how to turn "shape of life" to "shape for life." This episode talks about where people get caught up in the Messy Middle and how to break out of it and avoid years and years of spinning their wheels… and never get...

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On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by RNTer Raghu Kumar, an entrepreneur and CEO who at the age of 40, dropped 40lbs to get into the best shape of his life this year. Raghu has since inspired members of his family and his fiance to also join him on the journey. What's cool is he's inspiring his children, a better decision maker at work, and his resting heart rate has gone from 65 down to 47. He's fitter now at 40 than...

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On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Manika Singh, who at the start of the year joined RNT after seeing her 3 siblings go through this journey and experience life-changing results.

Manika shares a raw account of how after two pregnancies she was at an all-time high of 80 kilos feeling low on energy, not her best, and wanting to make massive changes. With the help of her siblings, she made some initial lifestyle chang...

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"I still cannot believe this is my body and that at 60, I can still do this."

That's a quote from Agostina, who on today's episode shares her journey of getting into the best shape of her life at 61 years young. She thought her chance to achieve her dream body had passed and when she hit 60, she thought, "If not now, then when will I do it?"

And six months later, she's in the best shape of her life. She has completed a photo shoot ...

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On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm sharing an interview from the Visionary podcast hosted by Dipesh Virji where we had a conversation about everything from how I got started in the industry, how I got started training, to running a coaching business, advice for trainers, turning vegan, becoming a dad, and pretty much everything and anything in between.

 

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Journey 03...

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On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by long-time RNTer, Anila. Who, to be honest, is completely unrecognizable since where she started three years ago. Anila is down 30 kilos, but more than that her confidence has completely shot through the roof. Seeing her on a photo shoot day rocking outfits she probably never dreamed of and now just living life in a way that she didn't think was possible. Her type 2 diabetes has go...

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On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Sumit Pal, who in the last 12 months at RNT has absolutely crushed it with his health, fitness, and overall lifestyle change. Sumit is over 20 kilos down now. One of his drivers when he first started was to have the energy and vitality to be at his absolute best as a dad and to help instil long-term lifestyle habits with the family. He's not only accomplished those two, he's ...
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